1. Divisions of Anatomy

2. Anatomy The study of ___________? The study of ___________? From the Greek anatome meaning “to dissect” From the Greek anatome meaning “to dissect” Structure dictates function!

3. Subdivisions of Anatomy Because anatomy is such a broad science, it is more meaningful when specific aspects of the science are considered Because anatomy is such a broad science, it is more meaningful when specific aspects of the science are considered Subdivisions we will discuss: Surface, gross, systemic, regional, developmental, embryology, pathological, histology, cytology and radiographic

4. Surface Anatomy Study of the form (morphology) and markings of the surface of the body Study of the form (morphology) and markings of the surface of the body

5. Gross Anatomy AKA macroscopic anatomy AKA macroscopic anatomy Study of structures that can be studies without the use of a microscope Study of structures that can be studies without the use of a microscope

6. Systemic Anatomy AKA systematic anatomy AKA systematic anatomy Study of specific systems of the body such as the nervous system or the respiratory system Study of specific systems of the body such as the nervous system or the respiratory system

7. Regional Anatomy Study of a specific region such as the chest or head Study of a specific region such as the chest or head Can include several different systems Can include several different systems

8. Developmental Anatomy Study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form Study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form

9. Embryology Study of development from the fertilized egg through the 8 th week in utero Study of development from the fertilized egg through the 8 th week in utero

10. Pathological Anatomy Study of structural changes associated with disease Study of structural changes associated with disease

11. Histology Microscopic study of the structure of tissues Microscopic study of the structure of tissues

12. Cytology Microscopic study of the structure of cells Microscopic study of the structure of cells

13. Radiographic Anatomy Study of the structure of the body that includes the use of x-rays Study of the structure of the body that includes the use of x-rays